It’s not easy to get in shape, eat differently or lose weight when you’ve fought that battle most of your life. It doesn’t help matters either when we’re constantly bombarded with ads, magazine covers and social media influencers promising quick and easy results. So we try the latest diet or exercise craze — and then feel defeated when we can’t stick with it. If that resonates with you, take Continue Reading
VIDEO: Warmup with these great stretches for walkers
Power walking helped me lose a lot of weight and got me started with exercise. But in my early days of walking, I wasn’t yet a fitness professional, and I made some rookie mistakes that led to a painful bout of plantar fasciitis and other issues. Those mistakes included a lack of proper physical preparation before my walking workouts, and not utilizing recovery techniques afterwards. If Continue Reading
Try this fun walking playlist
In honor of our 2022 Walking Challenge, I've created a fun walking-themed playlist on Spotify. You can listen to it here on the free app. There are over an hour's worth of songs to start you off on the right foot, pun intended! :D Continue Reading
Here’s my list of the best home exercise equipment for beginners
If you want to begin working out at home, it can be confusing to know where to start. I've put together the following list of supplies that I personally use and recommend to new and experienced exercisers alike. Remember, even the best equipment does you no good if you aren't using it correctly and safely, and with consistency. If you would like professional assistance in working out, please Continue Reading
How to stay motivated to exercise: 10 tips for long-term success
One of the most common things I hear from people who don’t exercise regularly is, “I know I should do it, but I just don’t have motivation. How can I get motivated to work out?” I understand how they feel, because that used to be me, too. The good news is, even if you think you don't have enough willpower or motivation, you can still succeed! See my post on the Blue Cross NC blog, "How to stay Continue Reading
Forget New Year’s resolutions this year. Try this instead!
New Year’s resolutions typically consist of the ways you wish you were different. Losing weight and getting in shape top many lists every year. But for most people, these resolutions fail before the end of January. Take heart, there is another way! See my post on the Blue Cross NC blog to learn how you can approach these “resolutions” a bit differently this year. Read story Sponsored Continue Reading